Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) vs Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple): which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 92 against 92 for Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu), and it has 551 ranked ways to see it versus 360. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) in Tokyo, Japan

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) in Tokyo, Japan

Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)

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Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) compared with Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) in Tokyo
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)
Ranked experiences360551
Top Outty Ranking9595
Average ranking (top 10)9292
Cheapest experience£21$15
Average time needed4.7h3.4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

  1. 1. Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from ¥16,500 · 6.5h

  2. 2. Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

  3. 3. Best of Tokyo Private Custom Tour: Tsukiji, Asakusa & Meiji-jingu

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,000 · 8h

  4. 4. Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

  5. 5. Tokyo Customized Private Tour See Top Attractions in 1 Day

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥3,700 · 4h

All 360 Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) experiences

Best ways to see Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)

  1. 1. Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from ¥4,300 · 2h

  2. 2. Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)

    Outty Ranking 94 · from ¥1,500 · 2h

  3. 3. Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

  4. 4. Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

  5. 5. Tokyo Customized Private Tour See Top Attractions in 1 Day

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥3,700 · 4h

All 551 Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) experiences

Frequently asked questions

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) or Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple): which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 92 against 92 for Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu), and it has 551 ranked ways to see it versus 360. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) or Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)?

Ranked experiences at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) start from £21 and at Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) from $15 per person.

How long do you need at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) and Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)?

Experiences at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) run 4.7 hours on average and at Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) 3.4 hours, so both fit in one day in Tokyo with a break in between.

Can you do Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) and Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) options and 100% of Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu): Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour (Outty Ranking 95, from ¥16,500). For Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple): Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 95, from ¥4,300).

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